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Jul 16, 2018 · Damien explains IAPF's Akashinga project which empowers women to protect ecosystems in Africa, his journey from special forces to conservation, and the role of women from local communities...
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Feb 2, 2023 · Damien is the Founder and CEO of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF), which delivers ecological stability and long-term protection of large-scale wilderness landscapes by supporting...
We sat down with Damien Mander to discuss the National Geographic Documentary - Akashinga, the winner of of 'Best Documentary Short' category in the 2020 Lon...
Jan 11, 2024 · Damien is an Iraq war veteran who served as a Naval clearance diver and special operations sniper for the Australian Defense Force. In 2009 he founded the IAPF which later became Akashinga. Damien is the winner of the 2019 Winsome Constance Kindness Gold Medal.
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Damien Mander, Founder & CEO. Damien is an Iraq war veteran who served as a Naval clearance diver and special operations sniper for the Australian Defense Force. In 2009 while travelling through Africa, he was inspired by the work of rangers and the plight of wildlife.
Aug 2, 2021 · Meet Damien. He's an Australian special operations sniper who was traveling through Africa in 2009 and was inspired by the work of rangers and the plight of wildlife. Liquidating his life savings, the International Anti-Poaching Foundation was established to be the last line of defense for nature.
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Damien Mander (born 11 December 1979 in Mornington, Australia) is an anti-poaching activist and the founder of Akashinga (formerly the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF)). He is a former Australian Royal Navy Clearance Diver and Special Operations military sniper. [3]
